Harry Wiberg
Jun 22, 2025
Harry Wiberg June 25, 1951 - June 22, 2025 There are just so many things to say about our dad, Harry, it nearly puts us at a loss for words. He walked so confidently in a friendly world and found the impossible balance of being strong and commanding yet soft and kind. Always here for a good time, he lived...
Ellen Louise Van Hammen
Jun 22, 2025
Ellen Louise (Osterling) Van Hammen, age 70, of Traverse City, Michigan (formerly Grand Rapids, Michigan), passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the family cottages on Platte Lake. Ellen was born on August 11, 1954 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Carl and Gloria (Cutler) Osterling. Ellen was born the oldest of six children. She graduated...
Lois Augusta Johnson
Jun 20, 2025
Lois Augusta Johnson passed away on June 20, 2025, two days before her 104th birthday at Munson Hospice House. Lois was a remarkably self-reliant woman who had been living independently at her home until a week before her death from complications of a stroke. She was strong and resilient with a sharp intellect and memory until the moment she left...
Mary Kinsel Ries
Jun 20, 2025
Mary Ries died in her sleep on June 20, 2025, at Cordia Senior Living in Traverse City at the age of 97. She stood lightly on this Earth, enjoying a long life of family and friends, and was a gentle soul to all who knew her. Mary was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Beatrice (Walker) and Olin Kinsel, on December...
Robert D. Randall
Jun 17, 2025
Robert D. Randall, age 94, of Interlochen, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home. Bob served our country in the US Navy during WWII. He was proud of his time in the military and was involved in the work on Ham radios. For 42 years, Bob worked for Grand Trunk Railroad before retiring in 1992. He also...
Joan Marie Wiitala
Jun 17, 2025
Williamsburg – Joan Marie Wiitala passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on June 17, 2025, just eleven days shy of her 90th birthday. Joan was born at the family farm in Mesick on June 28, 1935 to the late Gale and Alice (Sparks) Redman. Later on, Alice married Donald Clark who was a big part of Joan's life along...
Mary Alice Johnson
Jun 17, 2025
Mary Alice (Kelley) Johnson died peacefully on June 17th, 2025, at the age of 93 in her daughter's home under the loving care of "Team Johnson", her incredible caregivers: Sandi, Marie, Barb and Michelle all of whom are true angels. Mary was the only child of Ed and Marie Kelley of Detroit. She suffered from asthma in her childhood and...
Leona Mae Mcmanus
Jun 17, 2025
Leona Mae McManus, 89, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home with all seven of her children at her side on June 17, 2025. Leona was born in Flint, Michigan on February 10, 1936, to parents Charles and Sarah (Harvey) Channell, then moving to Beaverton, Michigan at an early age. As a youngster Leona was a country girl learning...
Lisa Marlene Habrecht
Jun 16, 2025
Lisa Marlene Habrecht, 66, passed away on June 16 after a courageous 15-year battle with scleroderma. Her surviving family, knowing she was a private person of Christian faith, take solace in believing she is now among the angels and forever reunited with those she deeply loved who passed before her. A native of Traverse City, she was preceded in death...
William "Bill" Scott
Jun 16, 2025
William Nichols Scott, called Bill, joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 16, 2025, at age 92. Born in Ridgewood, NJ, and raised in Shaker Heights, OH, Bill drew strength and a lasting love of golf from his parents, Thomas and Therese. He gave his life to Jesus early and lived his faith daily. On June 18, 1955, Bill...
Norma J. Hefron
Jun 15, 2025
Norma J. Hefron, 97, of Traverse City, and longtime resident of the Grand Traverse Pavilions passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Norma will be missed by her loving family and the caring staff of the Grand Traverse Pavilions. In accordance with her wish's cremation has taken place. Please feel free to share your thoughts...
Edward J. Chmiel
Jun 15, 2025
Edward J. Chmiel, a Traverse City resident and former longtime resident of Warren, MI and Weeki Wachee, FL, passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 96. A Navy veteran of World War II, Ed served his country with pride. After the service, he went on to build a long career as an experimental chemist at General Motors—a...
Christopher Lee Barrett
Jun 14, 2025
Chris Barrett, age 75, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Chris was a 1980 graduate of NMC and also attended Michigan Technical Trade School. He was an outgoing man with a great work ethic, which was seen in his time working for Sheild's restaurant, Riverside Insurance, and Walmart. He was a loyal caretaker for his father...
Marjorie Janice Amalfitano
Jun 13, 2025
Marjorie "Marge" Janice Amalfitano, 88, of Traverse City passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at French Manor South. Marge was born on January 5, 1937 in Dearborn, MI to the late Charles and Margaret (Hehl) Lee. She eventually went to work at a local Italian restaurant and fell in love with the Owner Vincent Amalfitano. Together they shared a wonderful...
Colleen Savage
Jun 13, 2025
Colleen Savage died peacefully at French Manor Green on June 13, 2025 at the age of 78 years. She was the daughter of Norma and Fred Carroll. Colleen and her husband Michael Savage lived in the 1880 homestead situated on the Old Mission Peninsula. She was a graduate of the University of Michigan and went on to graduate from the...
Vada Elaine Jewell
Jun 12, 2025
Vada Elaine (Lance) Jewell, 101 of Buckley, died on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida. Vada was born in Buckley on May 15, 1924, the daughter of Dana D. and Erma L. (Stack) Lance. She married Vernon (Buck) L. Jewell on October 10, 1942. Together they aided in the WWII war effort, her in a munitions plant, and he...
Ilene K. Siler
Jun 12, 2025
Ilene Kathryn (Holsinger) Siler, 77, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Ilene was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Ilene was born on April 7, 1948, to Harold and Emma Holsinger in Saginaw, Michigan. Ilene met her husband, Michael Siler, and they...
Larry Southwick
Jun 11, 2025
Larry Southwick, age 82, of Interlochen, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on June 11, 2025. A proud veteran, Larry served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After returning home to Michigan, he worked for ten years with the Board of Water & Light in Lansing. Eventually, he moved north to Interlochen, where he began...
Dena A. Gustafson
Jun 10, 2025
Dena A. Gustafson, 73, of Traverse City, MI, is at rest after courageously facing a myriad of health challenges throughout her life. Dena was born to Raymond and Claudine Chadwell on October 14, 1951. She grew up in the Flint area with her siblings Patricia, Gary, and Glen and graduated from Swartz Creek High School. Dena attended Ferris State College,...
R. David Walters Jr.
Jun 9, 2025
Robert David Walters passed away in his sleep at Medilodge of Traverse City, Mich., on Monday, June 9, 2025. He was 81 years old. Born on May 19, 1944, in Salem, Ohio, David was the cherished eldest son of Robert and Virginia Walters. His childhood in Austintown, Ohio, was rich with joy and mischief, surrounded by the love of his...
